James Griffin is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Occidental Asset Management, LLC since 2024. He previously worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, Charles Schwab, and Td Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate through management and investment activities, including acting as a real estate agent and managing a nonprofit organization’s fund. Occidental Asset Management, LLC provides wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services for high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.07 billion across roughly 900 accounts. The firm employs a range of analytical methods and utilizes third-party technology platforms to tailor investment strategies to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Gary Kaltbaum is the principal of Kaltbaum Capital Management with 42 years of experience in the industry. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has led his firm since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he hosts a daily radio show and contributes to Fox News Business as a media commentator. Kaltbaum Capital Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients by offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across equities, fixed income, and ETFs. The firm employs fundamental and technical analysis along with daily portfolio monitoring, and provides investment research, consulting, and market commentary to a broad audience.

Margaret Bilby is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 18 years of industry experience. She is currently the sole advisor at Gen2 Advisors, LLC and has previous experience at Cyndeo Wealth Partners, LLC and David Vaughan Investments, LLC. She serves as Development Chair for Winter Park Day Nursery, a nonprofit organization in Winter Park, FL. Gen2 Advisors, LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to institutional clients such as pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations, while also serving high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a blend of analytical approaches to construct and monitor portfolios and delivers written Investment Policy Statements as the foundation for its advisory relationships.

Christopher Haysley is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, serving as the sole advisor at Haysley Financial Services, Inc. since 2007. He is also a licensed insurance agent, dedicating part of his practice to insurance sales. Haysley Financial Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning services primarily to individual clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, portfolio monitoring that can include third-party managers, and uses model portfolios alongside both fundamental and technical analysis in its investment approach.

Demel Gonzalez is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Heartwood Financial Services in Sanford, FL. She has been with the firm since 2012. Heartwood Financial Services provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis in managing diverse investments, including digital assets and covered-call strategies, and conducts all portfolio management and planning functions through a single primary advisor.

Jarett Busacca is a CFP® certificant and Series 66 license holder with four years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Venture Wealth Solutions LLC and has held roles at several firms including MML Investors Services, Raymond James Financial Services, and Aegis Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, he owns and operates a bookkeeping business. Venture Wealth Solutions LLC provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm uses a variety of analytical methods and manages portfolios on a discretionary basis, focusing on tailored client plans and periodic portfolio reviews.

Russell Colbert is a financial advisor with Royal Palm Investment Advisors, Inc. in Longwood, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Royal Palm Investment Advisors since 2007. Royal Palm Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and consultative financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis for portfolio construction and manages approximately $34.6 million for about 97 clients.

Lauren Bloom is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience and is the sole advisor at Bloom Investment, an independent firm based in Winter Park, FL. She has been with Bloom Investment since 2021 and concurrently serves as the Director of Membership at the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce. In addition to her advisory role, she manages several family investment LLCs. Bloom Investment provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily uses a passive investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, often implementing portfolios through a sub-advisor and offering a range of planning engagements including limited-scope and ongoing financial planning.

Derrick Johnson is a financial advisor at Benowitz Wealth Management in Altamonte Springs, FL, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. He is also the CEO of FRS Information, a marketing company. Benowitz Wealth Management is a state-registered investment adviser providing portfolio management, financial planning, and educational seminars to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on capital preservation and risk management through behavioral economics, goal-based planning, and multi-tier asset allocation, incorporating mutual funds, ETFs, tactical models, and selective alternative investments.

Michael McKee is the sole advisor at Inspire Capital Management LLC in Maitland, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 22 years of industry experience. He has served as Executive Director of Meals on Wheels, Etc. since 2019 and is also the author of the book *Big Income: Creating Wealth with Covered Calls*. Inspire Capital Management LLC is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser serving individual clients through separately managed accounts and consulting. The firm employs an active, tactical investment approach that includes options strategies to generate income and manage risk.

David Batman is the founder of Batman Wealth Management, LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Lake Mary, Florida. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 36 years of industry experience, including 18 years at LPL Financial LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he operates a tax preparation business focusing on individual and small business returns. Batman Wealth Management serves individuals, small business owners, estates, trusts, and non-profits with comprehensive financial planning and discretionary wealth management. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach using low-cost ETFs, no-load mutual funds, and selective individual securities, emphasizing tax-aware portfolio management and client education.

Lessandra King is a financial advisor with Alconbury Trust L.L.C. in Lake Mary, FL, holding a Series 65 license and 12 years of industry experience. She is also the Director and majority owner of K Dog, Inc., a retail flooring business in Sanford, FL. Alconbury Trust L.L.C. provides investment monitoring and referral services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension plans, specializing in non-discretionary advice and cross-border pension arrangements. The firm refers clients to third-party advisers and managers while overseeing performance and coordinating asset allocation.

David Petry is a financial advisor at Toro Financial Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Calton & Associates, Inc. and REAP in Wealth Management, LLC. Outside of advisory services, he operates as a sole proprietor providing insurance, telecommunications consulting, and employee benefits. Toro Financial Advisors offers discretionary asset management and retirement plan advisory services, including fiduciary roles under ERISA for qualified plans. The firm employs a flexible investment approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis, utilizing model portfolios and third-party sub-advisors while maintaining oversight and responsibility for client portfolios.

Jeffrey Nielson is a CFP® with 28 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is the principal of Avenues Wealth, LLC, an independent firm he has led since 2017. Prior to founding Avenues Wealth, he worked at Commonwealth Financial Network from 2015 to 2018. In addition to his advisory work, Nielson is a licensed insurance agent and occasionally offers insurance products to clients. He also serves as a trustee for the Izoro Property Trust, managing lease agreements and associated duties for a land holding in Texas. Avenues Wealth is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving around 60 clients and managing approximately $81.5 million in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and consulting services, utilizing diversified asset allocation strategies and discretionary management. It also provides advisory services to charitable organizations and acts as a 3(38) fiduciary for institutional retirement plans.

Charles Black is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at Royal Palm Investment Advisors, Inc. since 2010. He is also affiliated with Longview, Inc., a registered investment advisor providing financial management services. Royal Palm Investment Advisors offers discretionary portfolio management and consultative financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other entities, managing approximately $34.6 million for about 97 clients using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Carl Erickson is a financial advisor at Horizon Wealth Group, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior experience at Felsing LLC and CSR & Associates. Outside of advising, he works as an independent sports official and is also an Enrolled Agent providing tax preparation and advice through a CPA firm. Horizon Wealth Group offers portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory. The firm emphasizes equities and employs a range of strategies including options and short sales, while documenting client objectives and risk tolerances without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Scott Thomas is a financial advisor with Stewardship Matters in Maitland, FL. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license and has 24 years of industry experience. Since 2011, he has been with Stewardship Matters and has been advising clients under his own name since 1995. He also provides planning, identity theft, and legal planning referrals through a separate activity. Stewardship Matters serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer plan sponsors by offering financial planning, pension consulting, and referrals to third-party money managers. The firm emphasizes values-based planning and does not manage assets in-house, instead assisting clients in selecting and overseeing outside portfolio managers.

Laurore Jean Pierre is a financial advisor at JP Law and Wealth Advisors PLLC in Maitland, FL, with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Merrill Lynch, Charles Schwab, SunTrust Bank, and Wells Fargo. Ms. Jean Pierre is also a licensed attorney and provides legal services through her firm. JP Law and Wealth Advisors offers tailored asset-allocation advice and written financial planning to individuals, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm combines technical and fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory, primarily using model portfolios and third-party money managers for implementation, and operates a fixed-fee planning model without discretionary management or custody of client assets.

Brad Weinberg is a CFA® charterholder and the sole advisor at W Bradley Wealth Management LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to founding his firm, he has been a partner at Blueprint Health, a digital health accelerator management company, since 2013. His role at Blueprint Health involves strategic advising and fund operations, although he dedicates less than one percent of his time to this activity. W Bradley Wealth Management offers financial planning and investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm primarily employs a passive, asset-class investment approach using index mutual funds and ETFs and features atypical fee structures, including hourly billing for planning and flat negotiated management fees.

Gregory Money is the principal of Coastal Wealth Advisory Services, LLC in Lake Mary, FL, with 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various firms including World Equity Group and Triumph Wealth Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an independent insurance agent through his corporation, Alexander, Money & Associates, focusing on fixed life and health insurance. Coastal Wealth Advisory Services provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plans. The firm offers tailored portfolios using fundamental analysis combined with long- and short-term strategies, ongoing portfolio monitoring, and tax-aware investment opportunities.